The annual Art Basel fine arts meeting will hold its exhibitions during the weekend of Friday, December 8 to 10, with an extensive display of artists and their works, at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr. Dr., Miami Beach, 33139. Emerging creators, recognized and classic painters, represented by prestigious galleries will fill the spacious halls of the convention center. In addition to paintings, the program includes installations, sculptures, music, conferences and a wide variety of activities. More information in https://www.artbasel.com.
Art Miami
The strength of Art Basel has led to other simultaneous fairs that are no less attractive and important, Art Miami is one of them, where artists and gallery owners show their works to the local public, foreign visitors and collectors. An opportunity to come into contact with the artistic avant-garde, which is what sets new trends and styles. Art Miami takes place from Friday the 8th to Sunday the 10th, at One Herald Plaza, Miami, 33132, in downtown Miami.
Christmas with José Negroni
José Negroni’s renowned group, focused on jazz, invites you to a Christmas celebration presentation. On this occasion, maestro Negroni will share the stage with very special guests, related to the Latin Grammys, among them Nomar Negroni (drums), Alex Hernández (bass), Sammy Figueroa (percussion), Daniela Padrón (violin), Ramiro Malagon (guitar and four Puerto Rican), Paola Guanche (singer), Alejandro Primero (singer), with direction and piano by José Negroni. Together they will explore “the wonderful Christmas spirit during a night full of the best Christmas rhythms and songs.” Friday, December 8, at 8 pm, at the Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami, 33135. Tickets $37.
In the kitchen country
The actors Tamara Melián, Cuban, and Eteven Salgado, Peruvian, are the protagonists of In the kitchen country, work by Antonio Orlando Rodríguez and Sergio Andricaín, which will be presented on Friday, December 8, at 8:30 pm, on Saturday the 9th at 5 pm, and on Sunday the 10th, at 3 pm, at Artefactus Cultural Center, 12302 SW 133 Ct., Miami, 33186. The note indicates that in the kitchen there are the utensils used to prepare meals and preserve them and each one fulfills its role, but in this work an unexpected visitor appears. This piece “alerts children and adults about the dangers of intolerance, rejection of those who are different and lack of empathy, and it does so in a playful way and appealing to fantasy and humor.” More information at (786) 704-5715.
The Other Corner of Words
The monthly literary meeting The Other Corner of Words, led by the poet Joaquín Gálvez, at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora, 1200 Coral Way, Miami 33145, will have its last day of 2023, with the presentation of the books Lights in the sky by Armando de Armas, and Illicit coordinates, by Denis Fortún. The introductory words will be given by the writers Luis de la Paz and Juan Carlos Recio. Friday the 8th, at 7:30 pm.
Pedro Camacho
The Cuban pianist, composer, producer and singer Pedrito Camacho, who began his career with the singer Carlos Manuel, is now the leader of El Clan, a group with which he has achieved notable successes. His next presentation will be on Friday, December 8, at 9 pm, and Saturday the 9th, at 2 pm, at the Desafinados club, 1892 SW 57 Avenida, Miami, 33155. Admission $50. Reservations at (786) 806-0475.
• Wonderland at Tropical Park
The Christmas Wonderland theme park at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 Street, Miami, 33155, has begun its season with great public reception. A new concept of Christmas festivities comes to Miami, with mechanical devices, photo areas, live shows, lights and food, all in a Christmas atmosphere. Open daily from 5 to 12 am. For tickets and more information, connect to the page: https://miamiwonderland.com.
Comedy The Addict
Return to the Miami Hispanic Cultural Arts Center, 111 SW 5ta. Avenue, 33130, Comedy The addict, text by Luis de la Paz with the performance of Cristian Ocón and the direction of Marcia Arencibia Henderson. The piece presents the conflict of people’s increasingly worrying dependence on electronic devices, something that has literally become an addiction. In the comedy, different situations are presented that the character has had to face throughout his life, but none have caused as many negative consequences as telephone addiction. Presentations on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, at 8 pm, Ticket $25. Reservations at (786) 448-4600.
Christmas in the Botanical Garden
As part of the many Christmas activities, the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden has opened its 5th. Edition of NightGarden, an interactive program of lights and lighting effects. The cozy grounds of the exotic park are fully illuminated, allowing visitors to take a tour through an enchanted fairy forest, with technicolor flowers, unique sculptures and rainbows in which young and old can interact with nature, and even talk to a wise old tree named Archie. The Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Miami, 33156, will be open every night for this show. More information on the portal www.fairchildgarden.org.
Cinema Venezuela
The seventh edition of Cinema Venezuela is taking place at the Cosford Cinema of the University of Miami, 5030 Brunson Dr., Coral Gables, 33146. The program includes the most recent productions of Venezuelan cinema. On Friday the 8th the films will be shown Children of the Revolution, directed by Carlos Caridad Montero. In the film, Laura and Tomás, who were born in Venezuela on February 4, 1992, during the coup d’état of Hugo Chávez, unite their lives and face the political, economic and social decline of the country and the romantic comedy Love in the air, by Carlos Daniel Malavé, where an actor must face several situations. On Saturday the 9th, the day includes a discussion and the screening of several short films. Then the movies Box by Lorenzo Vigas, about a teenager who must travel to collect his father’s ashes, and Planted, by Cuban director Lilo Vilaplana, as a guest country at Cinema Venezuela. The movie Planted, addresses the life of Cuban political prisoners. The closing day activities include a student contest, a second short film session, the film When I want to cry, I do not cry by Mauricio Wallerstein, a film set in Venezuela in 1948 and for the closing Simon, a film by Diego Vicentini, about a Venezuelan student leader who arrives in Miami in search of political asylum. More information in: https://www.cinemavenezuela.org.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest
The spirit of Christmas 2023 has already begun with Santa’s Enchanted Forest, the annual event that primarily attracts the youngest. The promotion describes 100 mechanical devices, games, attractions, food, shows with artists and a meeting with Santa Claus, among other amenities. All surrounded by the Christmas atmosphere and thousands of colored lights. Open every day from 5 pm, at 7400 NW 87 Avenue, Miami, 33166. There is a wide variety of ticket prices, which can be consulted on the page: https://www.santasenchantedforest.com.
Night show at the zoo
Under the name Zoo Light, the Christmas holidays will be celebrated at the Miami Zoo, with a great light show and special effects, which will last until December 30, which will delight attendees. The trees and other places will be illuminated forming different figures of animals and other visually attractive ones. Zoo Light can be visited every night at 12400 SW 152 St., Miami, 33177. More information on the website: https://www.zoomiami.org.
The Carbonells leave in Catharsis
The work The Carbonells are leaving by Raúl de Cárdenas, directed by Juan Roca, begins a season in the Catarsis room of the Trail Theater, 3715 SW 8 Street, Coral Gables, 33134. The action takes place in Cuba in 1980, when one of them, Carmelina, returns to the Island to take his sisters during the Mariel exodus.” A series of situations complicate the family’s departure. This comedy of manners is a show that will make you laugh and reflect. With performances by Jorge Ovies, JJ Paris, Rey Prado and Osmel Poveda. Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 at 5 pm. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
Christmas party
The Trail Theater does not stop its extensive and renewed programming. On Saturday, December 9, at 3 pm, it opens its doors to receive the show Christmas party, a show presented by Afro Borinken Roots. With the participation of Mofongo de Plena, Jibareo and MiamiBloco to delight with plena, jíbara and batuplena music. A way to celebrate Christmas for Puerto Ricans. Teatro Trail, 3715 SW 8 Street, Miami, 33134. Tickets from $15. Reservations in https://teatrotrail.com.
And Hialeah
The city of Hialeah invites you to its Christmas gathering, Annual Santas Snowblast, on Saturday, December 9, between 6 and 10 pm, at Milander Park, 4700 President Donald J. Trump Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 (Palm Avenue). The event includes outdoor activities, music, games, attractions for the little ones, a variety of trucks with gastronomic offers and a snow mountain. Admission $18.
Christmas in the air
The Florida Chamber Orchestra, directed by Marlene Urbay, presents the Christmas choral show at the Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 W. Flagler St., Miami, 33135 voices in the air. During the concert, traditional Latin American Christmas carols from different countries will be heard, ending the program with the famous Creole Mass by Ariel Ramírez. “The Creole Mass It is an epic work, a mass in Spanish set to the traditional sounds and rhythms (chacarera, carnavalito, pampas style) of South America.” Tickets from $25.
About couples
The work How to break up with your partner, a comedy by Clement Michel, directed by Yusnel Suárez and Susana Pérez, is presented on Saturday, December 9, at 10:30 pm, at the Trail Theater, 3715 SW 8 Street, Miami, 33134. “Pablo has only been Married but living with Sofía, his wife, is unbearable, that’s why he asks his best friend, Martín, to move in with them to get her to leave him and leave the house. Will this forced threesome work?” The play features performances by Rachel Cruz, Yusnel Suárez and Frank Egusquiza. Reservations at (305) 443-1009.
At the MDC North Campus
The North Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC), 11380 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, 33165, will host its traditional Children’s Holiday at North event, where the educational campus will “once again be transformed into a winter wonderland beginning with the arrival of Santa Claus from the North Pole.” The activities animated by Mariana Rodríguez, presenter of Telemundo 51 and James Pierre of MDC-TV, will begin at 10 am, on Saturday, December 9. Children’s Holiday at North is a magical Christmas party, featuring Disney characters as well as marching bands. Free event.
